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Trump considered dangerous, corrupt by majority in new poll

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Data: The Economist/YouGov ; Chart: Avery Lotz A slight majority of registered voters describe President Trump as corrupt and dangerous, a recent poll found, while just 14% say he isn't divisive. The big picture: Simply put, polling hasn't been pretty for the president — or for his Iran war , tariffs or other top priorities . Still, with the midterms weeks away, Trump has centered himself, making the election a referendum on his presidency . By the numbers: " Corrupt" (53%) and "dangerous" (51%) led the list of descriptors voters applied to Trump in the Sept. 11-14 The Economist-YouGov poll of 1,461 U.S. registered voters. Those words were followed by "out-of-touch" (47%), "cruel" (46%) and "bold" (45%). Just 18% said they'd use the word "steady" to describe the president. Worth noting: Democrats are testing an anti-corruption midterm message as Americans' perceptions of government corruption hit a 20-year high , per Gallup's trend , and polls show Americans believe the president has i